Nets re-sign F Brian Scalabrine

EAST RUTHERFORD - The New Jersey Nets, who have kept
the core of the team that has reached the NBA Finals the last
two years intact, re-signed reserve forward Brian Scalabrine on
Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Scalabrine, who was selected in the second round of the 2001
draft, has averaged 2.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 87 games over
the last two seasons. The 6-9 Scalabrine, a fan favroite for
his enthusiasm and hustle, also has appeared in 13 playoff games
the last two years, totaling six points and seven rebounds.

"We are pleased to re-sign Brian," Nets general manager Rod
Thorn said. "He has made valuable strides over the past two
seasons and we look forward to his continued development in the
future."

The Nets re-signed point guard Jason Kidd to a 6-year, $103
million contract last month and earlier this week re-signed
guard Lucious Harris. New Jersey also inked former Miami Heat
center Alonzo Mourning to a 4 year, $22 million pact in July.